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26 May 2022: Japan To Allow More Tourists Into Country From 10 June
According to The Straits Times, Japan will be allowing tourists into the country via package tours from June 10! Japan will also be expanding the number of airports that accept international flights, following the doubling of overseas arrivals to 20,000. Additionally, the government has announced that 80 per cent of arrivals would be able to enter Japan without undergoing testing on arrival, or quarantine. Countries will be divided into three categories dependent on their virus risk — red, yellow (require proof of vaccination to skip quarantine) and blue (bypass quarantine with a pre-departure PCR test).
20 May 2022: New South Korea Entry Requirements
Here are the new entry requirements to South Korea:
✅ Be covered by COVID-19 travel insurance, minimum of ₩30 million(~S$32,916)
👉🏻 AIG travel insurance is highly recommended
👉🏻 Print the main page of policy and emergency contacts
✅ Book your accommodations
👉🏻 Airbnb or Wehome are recommended because hotels may not allow you to check in to wait for arrival PCR results, try and align your flight arrival timing to your check-in timing
✅ 2 Weeks Before: Apply for K-ETA (S$10)
👉🏻 Resize photos here
👉🏻 Please print 2 copies
✅ 2 Weeks Before: Notarise your vaccination status here
👉🏻 Please print 2 copies
✅ Take pre-departure supervised ART within 24 hours of departure
🚨 NOTE: Tele-supervised ARTs are not allowed
✅ Register for Q-Code
👉🏻 A QR code will be issued via email after registration, print this out
✅ Take on-arrival PCR test (From 1 June: within 3 days of entry)
🚨 Remember to pre-book here.
👉🏻 Isolate until results are out
(From 1 June)✅ Day 6/7 (Arrival counts as day 1): Take self-supervised ART
🚨 Bring your own ART kits, it is more expensive in Korea
👉🏻 Reporting of results not necessary if negative
👉🏻 For positive results, contact KDCA at +82-2-2633-1339
✅ Update daily health status on Self-Check mobile app for 14 days from the day of arrival
20 May 2022: Fully-Vaccinated Travellers to Thailand To Instantly Receive Thailand Pass Upon Completion of Application
Here are the latest entry requirements to Thailand:
🎉 No on-arrival tests for vaccinated visitors to Thailand are required!
✅ Have travel insurance (with minimum coverage of US$10,000)
✅ Apply for Thailand Pass (free) with:
👉🏻 Vaccination certificate
👉🏻 Passport details
👉🏻 Proof of travel insurance
🎉 NEW: You will instantly receive a QR code upon completion of the application
🚨 You can apply up to 60 days in advance of your trip and the approval QR code will be valid for a 15-day window
✅ Download MorChana App
18 May 2022: Indonesia Makes Mask-Wearing Optional & Removes Testing Requirements For Fully-Vaccinated Travellers
Here are the current requirements:
✅ Present the following upon arrival:
👉🏻 Proof of vaccination in English verified by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia here
👉🏻 Proof of travel insurance (with minimum coverage of US$25,000)
✅ Download PeduliLindungi app
👉🏻 Complete the Health Alert Card (e-HAC)
18 May 2022: Travellers From Singapore, Australia, Thailand, And The US Will Be Able to Enter Japan
According to The Straits Times, Japan will be opening its borders to about 50 vaccinated tourists from all four countries this month. Those who wish to visit must:
✅ Be fully vaccinated, with one booster shot
✅ Purchase their own medical insurance
✅ Be accompanied by a tour guide throughout — travellers will only be allowed entry through packaged tours with predetermined itineraries approved by the government
As of now, individual tourists will not be allowed in Japan.
9 May 2022: Fully-vaccinated Travellers Can Now Enter Laos Test-Free
According to CNA, Laos has finally reopened its doors to tourists after more than two years.
Here are the latest entry requirements:
✅ Proof of vaccination OR
✅ Proof of negative ART (taken within 48 hours of departure) for travellers 12 years of age and older
6 May 2022: New Entry Requirements For Travel to Japan This Month
According to The Straits Times, Japan might open its borders in a test run to vaccinated tourists this month. Those who wish to visit must:
✅ Be fully vaccinated, with one booster shot
✅ Be part of a package tour with a fixed itinerary
If infections do not spread, the programme will be expanded. The government will plan to relook at COVID-19 regulations as soon as June.
22 April 2022: From 26 April, no more COVID-19 tests will be required for fully-vaccinated travellers entering Singapore
Currently, air and sea travellers entering Singapore will need to take a pre-departure test before departure. However, according to The Straits Times, from 26 April, the latest entry requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers will be “almost restored to what it was before the pandemic”.
22 April 2022: Vaccinated visitors to Thailand will no longer be required to do on-arrival testing from May 1
According to the Bangkok Post, vaccinated visitors to Thailand would no longer be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival — instead, they will need to self-test using ART kits should they feel unwell. Additionally, minimum travel insurance requirements will also be reduced from US$20,000 to US$10,000.
14 April 2022: Fully-vaccinated travellers to Western Australia will no longer be required to take on-arrival ARTs
For fully-vaccinated Singaporeans entering Western Australia, here are the latest entry requirements:
✅ Until 18 April, take a pre-departure test
✅ Complete the Digital Passenger Declaration within 72 hours of departure
✅ Complete a G2G Border Pass prior to entry
13 April 2022: From 15 April, returning vaccinated Singapore residents via land checkpoints will no longer need to submit SG Arrival Cards
According to CNA, this includes Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, all travellers entering Singapore via air or sea will still be required to submit the SG Arrival Card which will contain the traveller’s health declaration.
6 April 2022: From today, vaccinated Singaporeans heading to Bali will no longer need to take an on-arrival PCR test or apply for a Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Travellers from ASEAN countries (Singaporeans included) entering Indonesia will no longer require a Visa on Arrival (VoA), and can instead enter via the special visa-free process! Clear customs and you’re good to go. 🎉
| 🇮🇩 Entering Bali | 🇸🇬 Returning to Singapore | |
| Entry Requirements | ✅ Take pre-departure PCR test within 48 hours before departure ✅ Download PeduliLindungi app ✅ Fill out the Indonesian e-HAC ✅ Present the following upon arrival: 👉🏻 Proof of vaccination in English verified by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia here 👉🏻 Proof of negative PCR test results taken within 48 hours before departure 👉🏻 Proof of travel insurance (with minimum coverage of US$25,000) | ✅ Take a pre-departure virtually supervised ART 2 days prior to departure 🚨 Make sure you receive an email from the medical service provider with your test results, and check that all details correspond to your passport ✅ Fill up your SG Arrival Card (online) |
You can now roam and explore Bali and the rest of Indonesia freely, you are not confined to your hotel or residence! Additionally, the above entry requirements will also apply to the following Indonesian airports below:
👉🏻 Batam Airport
👉🏻 Bintan Airport
👉🏻 Jakarta Airport
👉🏻 Lombok Airport
👉🏻 Makassar Airport
👉🏻 Manado Airport
👉🏻 Medan Airport
👉🏻 Surabaya Airport
👉🏻 Yogyakarta Airport
29 March 2022: From 1 April, fully-vaccinated travellers to Canada no longer need to take a pre-departure ART or PCR test
The Government of Canada has announced that from April 1, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water.
Travellers arriving to Canada from any country, who qualify as fully vaccinated, might still be selected for mandatory on-arrival random testing — but will not be required to quarantine while awaiting their test results.
25 March 2022: From 17 April, travellers to Australia no longer need to take a pre-departure ART or PCR test
The Guardian reports that from 17 April, international arrivals to Australia will no longer need to take pre-departure tests. However, travellers will still need to be fully vaccinated to enter Australia and wear masks on flights.
24 March 2022: New streamlined travel requirements for fully vaccinated travellers to Bali
According to Bali.com, fully vaccinated travellers to Bali no longer need to book a three-night stay at a certified hotel or take a Day 3 PCR test.
Entry Requirements:
✅ Download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing app and complete the e-HAC (Health Alert Card) via the app
✅ Verify your vaccination certificate.
✅ Pre-departure PCR test (within 48 hours)
✅ On-arrival PCR test
✅ Apply for visa on arrival (VOA) program (lasts 30 days)
✅ Mandatory travel insurance of $US25,000 COVID-19 coverage
24 March 2022: From 1 April, fully vaccinated travellers from Singapore and Malaysia will be able to enjoy test-and-quarantine-free land travel — via all modes of transport!
According to CNA, come 1 April, fully vaccinated travellers from Singapore and Malaysia will be able to travel across the land border quarantine-free — without the need to undergo quarantine or testing, including pre-departure and on-arrival tests. This will apply to all categories of travellers and modes of transport via the land border.
24 March 2022: From 1 April, new travel scheme “Vaccinated Travel Framework” to begin — travel experience to be like before the pandemic
According to The Straits Times, all vaccinated travellers, and children aged 12 and below, will be able to enter Singapore with just a pre-departure Covid-19 test from 31 March 23:59 — with no more quotas on the number of daily arrivals and no entry approvals needed. This will be part of the new travel scheme, named the Vaccinated Travel Framework, that will replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme.
Travellers will:
👉🏻 No longer be required to take only designated flights to enter Singapore quarantine-free
👉🏻 Not have to take an ART within 24 hours of arrival
👉🏻 Still need to take the pre-departure test two days before returning to Singapore
23 March 2022: Singaporeans flying in from United States, Australia, and Europe can now take virtually supervised pre-departure ARTs
According to The Straits Times, eligible travellers flying to Singapore from the United States, Australia and most countries in Europe are now able to fulfil their pre-departure Covid-19 tests through virtually supervised antigen rapid tests (ARTs).
To Note:
👉🏻 For now, to be eligible under this scheme, you would need to be a Singapore resident, a permanent resident, or a work pass holder. Unfortunately, the option is not yet available to tourists.
👉🏻 Remember to use only ART kits that are approved for distribution or use in Singapore or the relevant countries.
👉🏻 Remember to take the test within two days before departure for Singapore.
18 March 2022: From 1 April, pre-departure tests will be scrapped for travellers going to Thailand
CNA reports that from 1 April, travellers to Thailand will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of boarding the plane. Instead, they will just be tested on arrival in Thailand.
16 March 2022: From 1 May, Singaporeans will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to New Zealand
According to CNA, Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has finally announced the scrapping of New Zealand’s strict border controls that have been in place since March 2020. From 1 May, travellers from countries and territories that have visa-free arrangements with New Zealand will be allowed to enter the country without the need to self-isolate or quarantine.
10 March 2022: From 14 March, the daily passenger quota for the Malaysia-Singapore land VTL will be increased by nearly 60%
The Straits Times reports that the quota for Malaysia’s land crossing initiative with Singapore will be raised from 2,160 to 3,420 people from March 14 to allow more fully vaccinated people to travel quarantine-free across the Causeway between Johor state and Singapore.
7 March 2022: Bali allows quarantine-free travel to 23 countries including Singapore
According to Financial Review, the Indonesian government has finally re-instated on-arrival visas (~S$47.40) for quarantine-free travel with booster shots to travellers from 23 countries. They are Australia, the US, Netherlands, Brunei, Philippines, the UK, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, France, Qatar, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Entry Requirements:
✅ Pre-departure PCR test (within 72 hours)
✅ On-arrival PCR test
✅ Apply for visa on arrival (VOA) program (lasts 30 days)
✅ Proof of local hotel booking for a 3-night stay (in case the on-arrival test is positive)
✅ Mandatory travel insurance of $US25,000 COVID-19 coverage
✅ Allowed to travel to other parts of Indonesia if their day 3 PCR test is negative
*Do note that Singapore’s VTL with Bali only begins on 16 March.
4 March 2022: From 16 March New VTLs with Greece and Vietnam To Be Launched. Plus expansion of VTL To More Cities in Malaysia, Indonesia and India
According to The Straits Times, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore announced new VTL updates. Here’s what’s new:
✅ New Vaccinated Travel Lanes for Greece and Vietnam to begin
👉🏻 Vaccinated travel pass applications for these countries will open on Mar 13 at 10am
✅ Malaysia Air VTL to include Penang
✅ Indonesia Air VTL to include unilateral quarantine-free travel from Bali to Singapore
✅ India Air VTL to include all Indian cities
23 February 2022: Thailand to Ease COVID-19 Requirements For International Travellers From 1 March
According to CNA, Thailand has eased COVID-19 requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. Here are the new changes.
✅ For Day 1: 1 night in a SHA+ certified accommodation
👉🏻 Booking must include 1 RT-PCR test fee and airport transfer
👉🏻 After you receive negative results, you are free to check out of the hotel and travel around Thailand
✅ For Day 5: self-administered ART
✅ Insurance that protects against COVID-19, with a value of up to US$20,000 for your trip
👉🏻 Highly recommended by the embassy: AXA Thai Insurance
16 February 2022: New VTLs with Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE to be launched 25 Feb, with Israel and Philippines on 4 March, and VTL (Sea) with Batam & Bintan to commence on 25 Feb.
From 22 February 2022, according to CNA, VTL applications for travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bintan, and Batam will be open. The first flights and ferry trips to those regions will be launched on 25 February 2022. The Straits Times also reports that from 4 March, Singapore will also start VTLs with Israel and the Philippines.
From 22 February, VTL travellers from areas of low COVID-19 risk (for VTL and Category 1 travellers) will be allowed to take a supervised ART upon arrival (within 24 hours) instead of a PCR test.
| Before Departure To Singapore | ✅ 2 days before: Pre-departure PCR test or ART (~€15) 🚨 The testing centre should email you the test results fifteen minutes after the test, and it should contain details that correspond to your passport. ✅ Travel history: 7 days ✅ To fill up online SG Arrival Card |
| Day One: Upon Arrival | ✅ Take supervised ART within 24 hours of arrival at test centres located across Singapore and isolate until negative result received 👉🏻 Travellers will receive a link upon arrival |
12 February 2022: Travelling to France? Proof of Vaccination Is All You Need
From today, according to The Straits Times, the French government has removed the requirement for incoming vaccinated travellers to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Unvaccinated travellers will still need to show a negative test. There will also be no need for on-arrival testing and quarantine if you are coming from a green list country.
24 January 2022: Batam & Bintan Travel Corridor Launched For Fully-Vaccinated Singapore Travellers
Starting today, CNA announced that a travel corridor with Indonesia has been launched for fully-vaccinated Singapore travellers. This follows the VTL launched with Indonesia on 29 November.
In order to enjoy quarantine-free travel to Nongsa in Batam and Lagoi in Bintan, travellers will need to:
✅ Enter Indonesia via Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam and Bandar Bentan Telani ferry terminal in Bintan
✅ Be fully vaccinated and must have stayed in Singapore for at least 14 days prior to their arrival
✅ Take a PCR test within three days before departing Singapore, and another when they arrive in Indonesia
✅ Have travel insurance to cover hospital treatment of up to S$30,000
🚨 Note: You are not allowed to leave for other places
21 January 2022: No Need To Perform ART Everyday For Travellers Returning to Singapore + Perth VTL Delayed
The Strait Times brought some good news for travellers coming into Singapore — from 24 Jan, all travellers entering Singapore on VTLs no longer need to report their daily ART results. Instead, they will just need to do the following:
✅ On day one:
👉🏻 Air Travel: One polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival
👉🏻 Land VTL: Supervised antigen rapid test (ART) upon arrival
✅ On day(s) two to seven:
👉🏻 Unsupervised, self-administered ART at their place of residence whenever they intend to go out.
On the flipside, CNA reported that Western Australia has cancelled plans to reopen its borders due to the rapid spread of Omicron. Thus, quarantine-free flights from Singapore to Perth will be put on hold till borders reopen.
20 January 2022: Thailand to Resume Quarantine-free Travel for Vaccinated Arrivals From February 1
After a month-long suspension, Thailand will resume its “Test & Go” quarantine waiver for vaccinated arrivals — CNA reports. This comes with an extension on the alcohol curfew for restaurants from 9 pm to 11 pm. Meanwhile, the “Sandbox” scheme will be extended to Pattaya and Koh Chang. It currently includes Phuket and Koh Samui.
Requirements:
✅ Travellers to test once on arrival and again five days later, and allow necessary contact-tracing
✅ To isolate in a government-approved hotel for one night until test results are out
31 December 2021: Enhanced Testing Scheme to Be Extended Till End Jan 2022
The Strait Times reported that under the enhanced testing regime, all travellers entering Singapore on VTLs must be tested daily over seven days:
✅ On day one:
👉🏻 Air Travel: One polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival
👉🏻 Land VTL: Supervised antigen rapid test (ART) upon arrival
✅ On day(s) two, four, five and six:
👉🏻 Unsupervised, self-administered ART at their place of residence and submit results online using a link that will be sent to them via their declared contact details after arrival in Singapore
✅ On day(s) three and seven:
👉🏻 Supervised antigen rapid test at combined test centres or quick test centres. This is to be pre-booked and pre-paid in advance following the link that will be sent upon arrival in Singapore
31 December 2021: Enhanced Testing Scheme to Be Extended Till End Jan 2022
The Strait Times reported that under the enhanced testing regime, all travellers entering Singapore on VTLs must be tested daily over seven days:
✅ On day one:
👉🏻 Air Travel: One polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival
👉🏻 Land VTL: Supervised antigen rapid test (ART) upon arrival
✅ On day(s) two, four, five and six:
👉🏻 Unsupervised, self-administered ART at their place of residence and submit results online using a link that will be sent to them via their declared contact details after arrival in Singapore
✅ On day(s) three and seven:
👉🏻 Supervised antigen rapid test at combined test centres or quick test centres. This is to be pre-booked and pre-paid in advance following the link that will be sent upon arrival in Singapore
17 December 2021: From 21 December, fully vaccinated Singaporeans will be able to fly to Sydney and Melbourne in Australia without having to serve a three-day quarantine period
The Strait Times reported that the two-way quarantine-free travel between Singapore and parts of Australia (New South Wales and Victoria) have been properly restored after a three-week suspension!
Updates Rules:
✅ Fully vaccinated international travellers are required to get a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 24 hours of arrival and isolate until they receive a negative result
👉🏻 Travellers can opt to pay for a PCR test in Australia (Results back in under an hour, i.e. minimal isolation time)
✅ Have on hand a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test within three days of boarding your flight.
16 December 2021: Italy bans tourists from Singapore till Jan 31 next year
According to The Strait Times, from today on, travellers from Singapore may only enter Italy only for competitions, work, health, or study reasons — or if they are returning to their homes in Italy, or have a partner staying there. However, tourists from Singapore will not be allowed to enter.
However, CNA reported that the Italian Ambassador to Singapore said that the ban that his country has imposed on tourists from Singapore is possibly an “error”.
14 December 2021: From 20 December on, Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL
As reported by The Strait Times, currently, only citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders of the country they are entering can travel via the Malaysia-Singapore land VTL. However, this will all change come 20 December. Here are the requirements for travellers:
✅ Entering Singapore
👉🏻 Will have to undergo a seven-day Covid-19 antigen rapid test (ART) after arrival
👉🏻 Will have to take self-administered ARTs daily till the seventh day after their arrival
🚨 Tests on days three and seven have to be done at a testing centre
✅ Entering Malaysia
👉🏻 Will have to undergo a daily Covid-19 testing regime for six days as well
28 November 2021: VTLs With Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE To Be Deferred Until Further Notice — Plus, Australia Imposes 72-hour Quarantine On All Travellers
Due to the proximity in terms of transport that these countries have with the affected countries of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to The Straits Times, border measures with the Middle East will be reviewed to prevent the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.
CNA also reports that from 12 am today, all vaccinated travellers arriving in Australia’s New South Wales and Victoria states from an overseas country must self-isolate for at least 72 hours after getting a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (nose and throat swab) test.
26 November 2021: Singapore to Start VTLs with Thailand, Cambodia, Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka & Turkey From Dec 16
As reported in The Straits Times, the new travel lanes will help to reclaim and rebuild Singapore’s status as an international aviation hub with global connectivity.
| Entering Singapore | Leaving Singapore | |
| Thailand | from Dec 14 | in progress already |
| Cambodia | from Dec 16 | in progress already |
| Fiji | from Dec 16 | from Dec 1 |
| Maldives | from Dec 16 | in progress already |
| Sri Lanka | from Dec 16 | in progress already |
| Turkey | from Dec 16 | in progress already |
24 November 2021: Quarantine-Free Land Travel between Singapore and Malaysia To Commence From Nov 29
According to The Straits Times, from November 29 onwards, up to 1,440 vaccinated travellers will be able to cross the causeway between Singapore and Malaysia using designated bus services without quarantine. Tickets for the buses will go on sale tomorrow at 8 am — S$15 per adult, S$8 for children. There will be 64 bus trips each day and the buses will run at half-hour intervals from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm.
If you’re entering Malaysia under the VTL scheme, you:
✅ Need to be a citizen, permanent resident or long-term pass holder of the country that you are entering
✅ Need to take professionally administered ART or PCR test within two days of departure
❌ Those who arrive at the border via other means (i.e. private transport/ walking) will need to serve a seven-day stay-home notice even if you have been approved to travel via the land VTL
19 November 2021: New Vaccine-differentiated Measures in Europe
The Straits Times reported on several new restrictions hitting the streets of Europe, put in place to combat the latest spike in coronavirus cases. If you’re headed towards any one of these countries via the VTL, here’s what you need to know:
| Restrictions | |
| Germany | ✅ Introduction of “2G restrictions” in regions where hospitalisation rate is exceeded: → Free movement for leisure activities only for the vaccinated or recovered ✅ More protective measures: → Restricting or prohibiting recreational, cultural, and sporting events → Banning entry to healthcare facilities → Banning the sale and public consumption of alcohol |
| Greece | ✅ Unvaccinated people will be barred from indoor spaces including restaurants, cinemas, museums and gyms → Even if they test negative for Covid-19 |
| Czech Republic | ✅ Only the vaccinated and those who have had Covid-19 in the last six months will be allowed access to bars, restaurants and hotels as well as other services → A negative Covid-19 test result will no longer suffice |
| Austria | ✅ Nationwide lockdown will begin on 22 November for both vaccinated and unvaccinated and will last for 10 days, 20 days at most |
| Denmark | ✅ Reintroduction of health pass in bars, restaurants and nightclubs → To show that they have either tested negative in the past 72 hours, been vaccinated or recently recovered from Covid-19 |
15 November 2021: Singapore to start VTLs with Sweden, Finland, India, Indonesia from 29 Nov
According to The Straits Times, the plan is to resume scheduled commercial services between Singapore and India, starting with “two daily Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights each from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai” by 29 Nov — the same day that VTLs to Malaysia, Sweden, Finland, and from Indonesia, will commence. Travellers will not be able to fly to Indonesia via a VTL as of yet.
11 November 2021: Travellers From Singapore Will Now Have to Serve at Least Four Days’ Quarantine in Denmark
In a recent report by CNA, it has been announced that the latest update of the EU list did not include Singapore — this means that from now on, all travellers from Singapore (regardless of vaccination status) will have to serve at least four days’ quarantine in Denmark. The only exception will ve Danish citizens “who are fully vaccinated regardless of where”.
Travellers from Singapore must:
👉🏻 Take a PCR test upon arrival and self-isolate for 10 days
👉🏻 If your test result is negative, the isolation will end on day 4.
🚨 If you’ve already booked your trip to Denmark with Singapore Airlines, you may reschedule or request for a refund at no additional cost here!
8 November 2021: Quarantine-Free Air Travel between Singapore and Malaysia To Commence From Nov 29
According to The Straits Times, from November 29 onwards, vaccinated travellers will be able to take flights between Singapore and Malaysia without quarantine. The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the newest addition to the 13 VTLs currently in place.
If you’re entering Malaysia under the VTL scheme, you:
❌ Do not need to serve a stay-home notice
✅ Need to take 2 COVID-19 PCR tests: 1 prior to departure and 1 upon arrival
31 October 2021: Australia to Reopen Borders to All Vaccinated Singaporeans from Nov 21, Tourists Included
From November 21 onwards, Australia would be reopening its borders to all vaccinated Singaporeans. The Straits Times reported that this was announced at a summit in Rome where the deal was finalised between Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
According to these new measures, this means that vaccinated travellers from Singapore will not need to quarantine on arrival for 14 days. Instead, CNA highlights that on top of the existing Vaccinated Travel lane Scheme (VTL), there will be two-way quarantine-free travel between Singapore and selected Australian states including New South Wales and Victoria.
26 October 2021: Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane Scheme Extended to Both Switzerland and Australia
In a recent update from the Straits Times, vaccinated travellers from Australia and Switzerland will be able to enter Singapore via the Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) without quarantine from November 8 onwards:
Australia
✅ Australian residents can enjoy two-way quarantine-free travel
✅ Vaccinated travellers from Singapore can enjoy two-way quarantine-free travel to selected states*
Switzerland
✅ Borders are open to all travellers from Singapore: fully vaccinated Singaporeans can now fly to Switzerland and return without having to be quarantined!
11 October 2021: Children Under 12 Will Be Allowed to Travel Via VTL
In a recent update from The Straits Times, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has announced that unvaccinated children under the age of 12 will now be allowed to travel quarantine-free under a vaccinated travel scheme. They will need:
✅ to be accompanied by a vaccinated traveller who meets all requirements
✅ to take two COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests (48 hours before departure, and upon arrival to Singapore). However, children at or under the age of two will not have to take these PCR tests.
9 October 2021: Singapore Extends Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to More Countries in “Cautious, Step-By-Step Manner” As Prescribed by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
According to CAAS, out of 2000 Vaccinated Travel Pass holders who arrived via the Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL), only two were found with COVID-19 (through the PCR tests) — and were immediately isolated without contact with the community. Thus, following that successful implementation, and with 85 per cent of Singapore’s population now fully vaccinated, the VTL will be extended to nine more countries from 19 October.
Together with Germany and Brunei (still closed to leisure travel), these 11 countries include Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Britain and the United States — with South Korea joining shortly after from 15 November. Locals and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to fly to these countries and return without having to endure two weeks of Stay Home Notice (SHN) or quarantine.
Under this VTL expansion, The Straits Times reports that travel to Singapore will also be made easier for visitors — the previous four tests will be cut down to two COVID-19 swab tests, i.e. a pre-departure and on-arrival Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
For those feeling lost, here’s a table with all you need to know:
| From 19 October 2021 | |
| 1. Pre-departure | |
| Tests (entering Singapore) | ✅ All you need is a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test 48 hours before your flight + an on-arrival test ⛔️ No more day-3 and day-7 tests after arriving in Singapore |
| Tests (leaving Singapore) | ✅ Undergo a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours before the scheduled departure ✅ On-arrival PCR test, and will be required to be isolated in a pre-declared residential or non-residential accommodation until they receive a negative on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test result. |
| 2. Travel | |
| Flights | ✅ Designed VTL flights only: 👉🏻 Singapore Airlines to operate services to and from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris and Rome (19 Oct) + Seoul (16 Nov) 👉🏻 Scoot to operate services to and from Berlin (20 Oct) 👉🏻 Royal Brunei Airlines to operate services to and from Brunei 👉🏻 Lufthansa to operate services to and from Germany 👉🏻 Air France to operate services to and from France 👉🏻 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to operate services to and from the Netherlands 👉🏻 Asiana Airlines & Korean Air to operate services to and from the Republic of Korea 👉🏻 British Airways to operate services to and from the United Kingdom |
| What to Bring | ✅ A negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within 72 hours prior to arrival, or a negative antigen rapid test ✅ Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination ✅ Proof of recovery from a COVID-19 infection (carried out at least 28 days before but not more than six months ago) |
| Unvaccinated kids | ✅ Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 will now be allowed to travel quarantine-free under a vaccinated travel scheme. * |
| 3. Arrival | |
| Applications to enter the VTL (for short-term visitors and long-term pass holders only) | ✅ For Foreigners entering Singapore: 👉🏻 From 19 Oct: Applications open 12 Oct at 10 am 👉🏻 From South Korea from 15 Nov: Applications open 8 Nov at 10 am ✅ For SG citizens + PRs: 👉🏻 You will be automatically eligible for the VTL without applying |
Transport Minister S.Iswaran says, in an interview with Bloomberg, that Singaporean travellers can anticipate similar VTLs to open with Australia, New Zealand, and other regional countries sometime soon in the future. In the same vein, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung shared that concrete actions will be taken to reopen borders with Malaysia, or at least Johor, as soon as possible.
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* Updated as of 31 Oct
